Source: This post on the basics of electricity transmission has been created based on the article “Understanding the fundamentals of how electricity is transmitted” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: This article discusses the… Continue reading On the basics of electricity transmission – Understanding the fundamentals of how electricity is transmitted
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On the issues with Supreme Court’s MFN verdict – A verdict that hampers international law obligations
Source: This post on the issues with Supreme Court’s MFN verdict has been created based on the article “A verdict that hampers international law obligations” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS… Continue reading On the issues with Supreme Court’s MFN verdict – A verdict that hampers international law obligations
Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space
Source: The post is based on the article “Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space” published in “The Hindu” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is an ambitious initiative aimed at exploring and harnessing the immense potential of the ocean’s depths. What is the Deep… Continue reading Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space
On the ICMR data breach – How the personal data of 815 million Indians got breached
Source: This post on the recent ICMR Data breach has been created based on the article “How the personal data of 815 million Indians got breached” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Basics of cyber security. News: This article discusses the A detailed article on… Continue reading On the ICMR data breach – How the personal data of 815 million Indians got breached
On noise pollution due to firecrackers – More light, less sound
Source: This post on noise pollution due to firecrackers has been created based on the article “More light, less sound” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation. News: This article discusses India’s noise pollution regulations in light of the rising challenge of noise… Continue reading On noise pollution due to firecrackers – More light, less sound
Zika Virus
Source: This post “Zika Virus” is based on the article “Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd November 2023. Why in the News? Karnataka health department issues advisory after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura. What is Zika Virus?… Continue reading Zika Virus
Leave benefits for women in armed forces made uniform
Source: The post is based on the article “Leave benefits for women in armed forces made uniform” published in “The Hindu” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? The Defence Minister has approved a proposal for extending the rules for maternity, child care and child adoption leave for women soldiers, sailors and air warriors… Continue reading Leave benefits for women in armed forces made uniform
Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions
Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions” published in “The Hindu” on 6th November 2023 Why in the News? Before India’s upcoming evaluations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Government of India has implemented several measures in line with the recommendations of… Continue reading Ahead of FATF review, Centre takes measures to implement suggestions
On Air Pollution in Indian cities – Tiding over; Giving the urban Indian a better life
Source: This post on Air Pollution in Indian cities has been created based on the articles “Tiding over” and “Giving the urban Indian a better life” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation News: These articles discuss the issue of air pollution in… Continue reading On Air Pollution in Indian cities – Tiding over; Giving the urban Indian a better life
On the issues of government’s fact-checking unit – Retrograde step
Source: The post is based on the article “Retrograde step – A government panel to check facts is liable to be misused against critics” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber… Continue reading On the issues of government’s fact-checking unit – Retrograde step
